Topic: Use the Chumby as a Smart LightSwitch
Has anyone yet done this? If so can someone post some schematics
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Has anyone yet done this? If so can someone post some schematics
I have a private widget that works with my HomeSeer server which isn't exactly a lightswitch, but close enough. It controls all my x10 and INSTEON hardware, which does include some lights.
What are you using to run your homecontrol?
Nothing yet, I was thinking of building something from scratch woth a linux web server
I have a private widget that works with my HomeSeer server which isn't exactly a lightswitch, but close enough. It controls all my x10 and INSTEON hardware, which does include some lights.
What are you using to run your homecontrol?
I do something similar with MisterHouse (perl-based home automation).
You might be able to cook something up with Girder or EventGhost, sending a command over sockets.
That is a nice idea. Is this accomplished over a USB-serial converter? I was running a BX-24 that did a bit-bucket X10 transmission and it worked fairly well. Once again, nice idea. Two-way capability would be a real bonus too.
-Loren
I've got the chumby working with Phidgets (www.phidgets.com) and they offer a relay board that can control up to 250VAC at 10A light switches and appliances--in case you want to do the direct hookup like that. It would probably be fairly plug-and-play to do this, no schematics necessary.
I use Misterhouse with X10 light switches. It can work with Insteon, too, I believe... Misterhouse exposes URLs to allow you to change and poll the status of a light. Then it's just a matter of grabbing the URL from a widget. I did enough to test that I *could* do it, but really haven't delved into it past there...
I have a private widget that works with my HomeSeer server which isn't exactly a lightswitch, but close enough. It controls all my x10 and INSTEON hardware, which does include some lights.
What are you using to run your homecontrol?
I just bought a Chumby and so far I love it! We are also running HomeSeer as our home automation system and would be interested in any information available so that we can do some basic control via Chumby.
Thanks in advance!
-Scott
I'm using PowerHome for Insteon, X-10 home automation control. I'd love to use the chumby to as well. Is anyone willing to share the necessary information as to how they are using homeseer or MisterHouse.
That would be great.
Thanks.
I'm very interested in this too - as I'm about to set up an x10 system..
- I'll choose the software based on what might work with the chumby..
Someone must be able to help..
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